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General Safety Guide

Shrinkfast heat tools are powerful products that are used by thousands of customers around the world. Like any power tool, great care should be placed on the end user’s training and safety. This guideline is not intended to replace a company’s safety procedures, but rather enhance the overall safety precautions used when working with Shrinkfast heat tools. If you have any questions regarding training or safety precautions, please contact your local distributor or Shrinkfast Marketing direct at 603.863.7719 or email at info@shrinkfast-998.com.

General Safety Instructions

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Read all safety instructions and Operations Manual before using heat tool.

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When working with any type of heat or open flame, always keep a fire extinguisher close by.

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Always were safety glasses and gloves (flame retardant or leather is suggested) when shrinkwrapping.

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Never obstruct or cover the air inlet. If the air flow is reduced the heat tool will not work properly.

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When shrinkwrapping outdoors, do not shrinkwrap when the wind is harder the 10 mph.

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When shrinkwrapping indoors, make sure the work area is well ventilated.

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Keep work area clear of debris, wood shavings, paper products, flammable chemicals and anything else that may catch fire from the heat of the tool.

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Do not wear loose clothing while shrinkwrapping and also keep long hair tied back.

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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the heat tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the heat tool may result in serious personal injury.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the heat tool in unexpected situations.

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Never operate the heat tool with the combustor nozzle hard up against a surface; this could ignite any material you are shrinkwrapping.

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Never keep the heat on one area for more then a few seconds. Once heat is applied to the shrink film, it will continue to shrink even after the heat is moved away from the area.

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Do not place the nozzle next to anything while it is hot.

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Never touch the combustor nozzle with clothing or skin.

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Do not look down the combustor while the tool is turned on or attached to a fuel source.

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Do not insert anything down the combustor of the tool.

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Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat tool when working in these locations. The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons. When working in these locations, keep the heat tool moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the material behind it.

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Never modify the tool in any way and use only Shrinkfast replacement parts

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Never use the tool on an area that you can not see.

Service Instructions
The manufacturer and/or distributor have provided a parts list and assembly diagram as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer nor distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of this or any other product. The manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risks and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.